Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal is one of Tamil Nadu's finest hill stations. It is situated 7,200 feet above sea level amongst the picturesque western ghats of India.

Kodaikanal is located in the palani hill range and is under the administrative control of Dindigul district of Tamilnadu

By plane The closest airports to Kodaikanal are Madurai 120 km and Coimbatore 175 km.

By train Nearest railway station is Kodai Road at a distance of 80 km. From Kodairoad station, one has to travel only by road.

By bus From Dindigul city, kodaikanal is located at a distance of 90 kms approximately and there are plenty of buses plying from various parts of the state.

Buses ply from Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, Dindigul and Coimbatore.

By car Reach Kodaikanal from Kodai Road (80kms) for Rs.1100/- aprrox,Dindigul or Madurai and then take a cab to Kodaikanal. Ask the resort to arrange for the pick-up. The drive from Kodai road takes approximately 2 hrs while the drive from Madurai takes approximately 3 1/2 hours and from Dindigul it takes about 2 hrs. You can book your cab from http://www.kodaicabs.com.

From Cochin/Kochi(kerala) it is 295 kms via the hill station of Munnar(kerala).The route to be taken is Kochi-Muvattupuzha-Kothamangalam-Adimali-Munnar-Devikulam-Poopara-Bodi-Theni-Kodaikanal which is the NH49 Kochi-Madurai.

See

Berijam Lake - perhaps the most pristine of the three lakes in Kodai

Coakers Walk- If you wish to catch the scenic valleys, the best time to visit the place would be before 2PM. But if you want to watch snow-like clouds (only in winter) beneath you form an ocean, reach the place between 3PM and 6PM. Try and catch the sunrise here or in the nearby Greenlands Hostel. A marvel. Also try out the telescope near the main gate.this place is very near the bus stand.

Bryant park - A must see. Its main entrance is on the road surrounding the lake and is a 10 minute walk from the entrance to the boat club.

Kodai Lake- If you are going in Winter, do the boating in the evening, as its an amazing experience to boat through fogs settling on the lake.the lake is very near from bus stand

Kurinjiandavar Temple - about 4 km from the lake is a temple whose presiding God is Lord Muruga. The flowers inside the temple bloom once in 12 years. One can get a view of the Palani Hills and the Kodaikanal Town from this temple. During the winter, the view of Kodai city and Palani from the two ends of the temple is blocked. However, in summer, the visibility is good and hence the experience too.

Green Valley View/Suicide Point- has a more than 5000 ft steep drop from this point. The monkeys are a good attraction at this point. Renamed Green Valley View, apparently to prevent people from being lured to commit suicides.

Pillar Rocks - huge steep cliffs . Watch out for the cross at the top of the mountain hoisted by an English adventure enthusiast.

Silent Valley View

Devil's Kitchen - a cave known more to the locals, First being "Green Valley View" and "Pillar Rocks" and then finally "Guna Cave". Watch out for the deep hidden ravines. What would appear like mere dark gutters are actually a deep fall. Many unsuspecting people have fallen prey to the "devil's trap". So,watch your step!

Guna Caves - a cave which became very famous after the movie GUNA. Very steep and risky to get in. Think public are not allowed to enter this cave nowadays. A very good place to take pics.. (Guna Caves are same as Devil's Kitchen, it got the name after a scene in the movie Guna was shot here)

pine forest - its a really very good forest of pine tree. you can ride horses there. it's on the way to the guna cave.

shanthi valley: another pine forest nice place.

silver cascade: its a nice falls on the road side from kodai road to kodai kanal. just before 4-5 kms from kodai kanal.If you are going to kodai kanal by private vehicle on the way can visit the place.

Silver falls: were the cold water will be flowing and its really super to take bath in the cold water and to make a travel in between the eucalyptus trees.

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